Arugula Pear Salad

Edaku — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Arugula pear salad is a classic autumn pairing where arugula’s peppery bite balances the sweetness of a ripe pear, and blue cheese adds a salty, sharp edge. It’s a good example of how a handful of contrasting flavors can work better together than a long ingredient list.

For this salad, look for pears that are firm but already fragrant and sweet — underripe fruit will taste flat, while overripe pears tend to fall apart when sliced. If blue cheese feels too intense, a milder feta or goat cheese works just as well without losing the balance of the dish.

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